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New Clubs A meeting was held on Sunday 22nd October 2006 at Bloomfiled House Hotel, Mullingar at which a group of breeders from the North Leinster area, covering counties Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Longford, Kildare and Offaly came together to form a new Shorthorn Breeders Club. Society President Paddy O’Callaghan, attended to lend a helping hand and give advice and guidance where needed. He explained that the Society would encourage and support Club in the area as it was important for a structure to be in place where breeders could meet, share views, organise local events for the breed, put forward suggestions and keep in touch with the activities of the Society. On this basis the people present agreed that the Club should be formed and be known as The Boyne Valley Shorthorn Club. Cyril Dunne from Ballinacor, Devlin, Co. Westmeath was proposed and seconded and duly elected first chairman.Secretary/Treasurer to be appointed at the first offical meeting of the club itself. We all join together in wishing the Club all the best for the future.

Attending the first Meeting held to form the Boyne Valley Shorthorn Breeders Club. Breeders – John Maxwell Dublin, Alan Garrigan Westmeath, Gabriel Glynn Westmeath, Ronan Ivory Westmeath, Tom Fox Athlone, President Paddy O’Callaghan Limerick, Michael Manley Offaly, Geraldine Dunne Mullingar, Breda Manley Offaly, Cyril Dunne Mullingar, Mary Fox Athlone and Anne Marie Manley Offaly.

------------------------------ Further New Club – Kerry and Feale Valley Club – Members and Breeders in this area are presently working on forming a Club structure. Details to follow, more information in our January Newsletter. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Northern Ireland Herd Competitions 2006 Judges: John O;Hara, Ballysundriven, Elphin, Co. Roscommon                  Eamon Tubman, Fenagh, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim Assisted by Irish Shorthorn Society President Paddy O’Callaghan, Roses Avenue, Ennis Rd., Limerick. Congratulations must go to the fourteen herds that participated in the Northern Ireland 2006 Herds Competition. The task was greater than we anticipated, time was short with a large area to cover. If we had realised what was involved we would have taken extra days to allow more time to talk to individual herd owners, and also to participate in the warm hospitality offered to us. We were greatly impressed with the cattle put forward by all breeders. If we could choose from all to put a herd together there is no doubt we would come up with a World Class Herd of excellent Shorthorn cattle. However our job was not easy, but if our judging and results generates fireside discussion over the winter months, that in itself is most helpful in directing the breed forward. Thanks to all fourteen participants for putting your herds forward and we wish you the best of luck with your breeding plans for the future. A special thanks to our hosts Sean and Kathleen Miskelly, and to Nicky Browne who acted as our escort, doing an excellent job. Competition Participants David Alexander                Dessie Anderson                   Helena McGrath                  Tom McGuigan                   Sam Miskelly                        James Nelson                       Raymond Austin                  Kenny Lynd                          David Hammond                 Sam McCollum                    Thomas & Kate Madden     Harry Millar                       Richard Henning                Olwen Kerr                          -     Craigfaddock Shorthorns -     Killycolp Shorthorns -     Arbutus Shorthorns -     Cooper Shorthorns -     Lisbreen Shorthorns -     Glenbrae Shorthorns -     Greenpastures Shorthorns -     Gort Shorthorns -     Ballyblagh Shorthorns -     Priestland Shorthorns -     Ballyvaddy Shorthorns -     Lisnawhiggle Shorthorns -     Mullagalass Shorthorns -     Tullycore Shorthorns       Competition Winners   Best Overall Herd :     Glenbrea Herd                   Owner : James Nelson                    21 Carnduff Rd,  Carnduff, Larne, Co. Antrim           Best Heifer Calf :      Killycolp Orphan Flo 14th From the Killycolp Herd                  Owner : Dessie Anderson                                37 Kilycolp Rd., Cookstown, Co. Tyrone     Best Bull Calf :     Cooper C/P Gary From the Cooper Herd                  Owner : Thomas McGuigan & Sons                                34 Mullinary Road Middleton Co. Armagh   Nicest Animal :  Lady Annetta (The one to take home)  From Richard Hennings Herd                     Jockeysbrae Road, Jerrets Pass, Newry, Co. Down.       Congratulations to all the winners and to all other participants for showing excellent cattle.   Nicest Animal Craigfaddock Lady Annetta D.O.B 10/4/04 Sire: Dinsyre North Star MGS: Kilkelly White Chief Breeder Richard Henning